Youngstown State University
Northern Illinois
10/21/2026 11:50:00 AM | Women's Soccer
| Youngstown State vs. Northern Illinois | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Thursday, Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. |
| Location | Farmers National Bank Field | Youngstown, Ohio |
| TV | ESPN+ |
| Live Stats | YSUsports.com |
Opening Kick
The Youngstown State women's soccer team returns home for its final two home games of the regular season. The Penguins begin the homestand against conference newcomer Northern Illinois, Thursday, Oct. 22. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Farmers National Bank Field in Youngstown, Ohio.
Up Next
Youngstown State returns plays its final regular-season home game when it hosts IU Indy, Sunday, Oct. 25. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Farmers National Bank Field.
Last Time Out
Senior Emma Berdiner and fifth-year Elena Zuchowski each scored their first goals of the season but the Youngstown State women's soccer team comeback attempt against Green Bay fell short, 3-2, on Oct. 18 at Festival Foods Field at Aldo Santaga Stadium. The goals marked the first career score for Berdiner and Zuchowski's first goal with Youngstown State. Sophomore Kamryn Rosa and senior Camille Bultel were credited with assists on Zuchowski's goal, and freshman Mia Deramo notched her first career assist on Berdiner's score.
First Time Winning Three HL Road Games
With its road victories over Northern Kentucky (9/19), Oakland (10/1) and Detroit Mercy (10/4), Youngstown State has won three conference away games in the same season for the first time in program history.
A Win Would
• Mark the second straight season Youngstown State won at least five Horizon League games.
• Mark Youngstown State's first win over Northern Illinois.
• Be Youngstown State's second home win of the season.
• Mark Youngstown State's 11th conference win over the last two seasons.
About Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois enters the game with an overall record of 4-7-3 and a 3-4-1 mark in Horizon League action. Leading the Huskies is Monica Correa with two goals and three assists for seven points. Goalkeeper Alexandra Devory has four wins, all shutouts, and owns a 1.44 goals-against average.
The Northern Illinois Series
This is the first meeting between Youngstown State and Northern Illinois.
Berdiner, Zuchowski Score First Goals
Against Green Bay, senior Emma Berdiner scored her first career goal and senior Elena Zuchowski notched her first score as a Penguin. Zuchowski scored a pair of goals during her time at Missouri.
Tufo Notches First Career Goal
Freshman Jenna Tufo scored her first career goal in dramatic fashion. Just 46 seconds into the match against Milwaukee, Tufo got a quick touch on a cross from Kamryn Rosa and found the net by the near post for a 1-0 lead over the Panthers.
Felder Moving Up Charts
With her goal against Wright State on Oct. 10, Sara Felder now ranks fourth on the Youngstown State career goals list with 14, and she ranks tied for fourth with 32 total points. The last player to score at least 14 goals was Lauren Brennan with 16 from 2007-10. Also, 10 of her 14 career goals have been scored against Horizon League foes.
Guins Set Assist Mark
With a three assists against Green Bay, Youngstown State set the school record for most assists in Horizon League games in program history with 21. The Penguins broke the mark of 14 set in 2025.
